2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,299 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | X5 | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 117 L |